Pepe Romero Ltd. Edition Custom Spruce Top "Beetle Kill" Tenor

Pepe Romero Custom Tenor- Spruce Top "Beetle Kill"
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Pepe Romero Custom Tenor- Spruce Top "Beetle Kill"
$2,550.00 |or$232/month*

Custom Tenor from Renowned Luthier Pepe Romero

Pictures and video are of the instrument now available (if it says, "In Stock")!!

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Custom Tenor from Renowned Luthier Pepe Romero

Pictures and video are of the instrument now available (if it says, "In Stock")!!

If you like a lively and "open" sound with a lot of volume from your tenor ukulele, then you'll love this new custom from Pepe Romero! Corey Fujimoto gives us a "raw" sound sample of this new and amazing custom instrument from Pepe Romero.

This particular ukulele is special in a few ways. First, it is one of the best sounding ukes ever. But also because of the wood used for the sides and back and the story behind it. This is a limited edition Pepe calls "Beetle Kill". What's that all about? I asked the same question. Here's what Pepe said:

"The Beetle Kill ukulele was inspired by a documentary that I am working on about the devastation that bark beetles are causing all over the forests all over North America. There are many entire forests that are standing dead because of the beetle infestation. Now there is a massive supply of this beautiful wood that is either rotting away in the standing dead trees or creating major risk for out of control wildfires.

The beetle enters the bark of the tree and lays its larva. When it enters the tree it introduces a fungus which is what kills the tree. It is also what gives the blue gray stain and beauty to the wood.

I have been inspired by this project to start a line of ukuleles using this wood and promoting awareness of the problem that we have with these beetles and demonstrating a great use for this wood.

The Ukulele Site, Jack Johnson and former vice president Al Gore are the first to get instruments made from this "beetle kill" from me.

The beetle kill wood that I use is Ponderosa Pine from Montana."

Wow! It's an honor to be part of this cause. Plus this wood is uniquely cool and the sound is awesome! 

This package includes a molded hardshell case and Oasis humidifier. Don't hesitate to add this fantastic custom ukulele to your collection, we guarantee you'll love it!

 

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Specs
  • 17" scale tenor
  • 12 frets to body, 18 total
  • Spruce Top
  • Montana Ponderosa Pine Sides and Back
  • Madagascar Rosewood Fret Board and Bridge
  • Abalone rosette 
  • Pearl position dots
  • Mahogany neck
  • String through Bridge
  • Gotoh UPT 4:1 ratio geared tuner Keys
  • Hand done french polish finish
  • Pepe Romero Fluorocarbon Strings Low G
  • Hard Shell Crossrock Case
Options

 

This is ukulele comes with the Pepe Romero molded hardshell case and Oasis humidifier. For more info see our Ukulele Care link at the bottom of the site.

This ukulele is setup up Low G. If you prefer High G, just put a note in the Special Instructions.

Extra Options

* Put a note in the Special Instructions if you would like to let our setup or shipping department know anything.

* After adding this instrument to your cart, you can shop further to create your own package by adding a case or accessories from the website. For example, add a pickup with installation from THIS LINK.

* Get a free shipping quote by adding this to your cart. If your order reaches $400 dollars or more, orders to the US will receive free FedEx 2-day shipping. Two days is the time in transit. For international orders, we include USPS Express shipping if your cart is $800 or more (subject to approval). Before it is shipped, your instrument will go through our setup department so that you get the best instrument for your money. For more information on our setup process, turnaround time, shipping, and return policies, refer to the links below Helpful Links at the bottom of the page.

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Brand Pepe Romero

Shipping Information

 

For more even more details and FAQ visit our Shipping Page under the Company Info tab at the header menu.

SHIPPING CARRIER OPTIONS:
FedEx is our primary shipping carrier, all orders that qualify for free domestic shipping will be sent using FedEx. UPS and DHL can also be chosen as alternative options upon checkout, USPS is only used for smaller accessory orders. 

As soon as the shipping label is created you will be automatically notified via email with tracking information. All packages will be shipped with a signature requirement by default. If you do not wish to have a signature requirement you will need to notify us, either by leaving a note in the “special instructions” when adding the item(s) to your shopping cart or by emailing our shipping department directly. Any shipping related requests (hold/delay/address change) should also be directed to our shipping department ( [email protected]). 

NOTE FOR INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: You may also be required to pay import duties/taxes, this will vary depending on your location and the value of the item(s). To estimate these taxes, you can contact your local customs office. Fedex also offers a helpful estimation tool: https://www.fedex.com/en-us/shipping/international.html

UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE PERMIT: If your ukulele contains any amount of shell inlay (abalone or pearl) it will require a permit to be shipped internationally. The cost of this permit is $93.00 USD. We will handle the paperwork and file the permit for you, but the cost of all duties and fees are the responsibility of the customer.

SHIPPING COST will vary depending on the size dimensions and weight of the package as well as the destination. To get a quote, use the “Calculate Shipping Cost” link located next to the “Add to Cart button” on each listing.

This is made even easier when you are already logged in to your customer account. Follow this link to create an account if you don’t already have one go HERE.

FREE SHIPPING: All orders within the USA with a total over $500 will qualify for free FedEx 2-day air shipping.

SHIPMENT AND TRACKING NOTIFICATIONS are sent automatically via email as soon as the shipping label is created so please make sure your email address is accurate when placing the order. Outgoing shipments are picked up by our shipping carriers Monday through Friday. 

ACCESSORY AND CASE ORDERS: While non-instrument orders for cases and accessories do not require the same processing time needed for instruments, they do require time for processing and packing. The typical processing time for accessory/case orders is (1-4 business days) depending on current order volume. 

CURRENT SETUP PROCESSING TIMES AND DETAILS ARE LOCATED UNDER THE “SETUP OPTIONS” TAB.* 

*If you would like to receive your instrument as soon as possible you can forego the full setup process by selecting the “Basic QC Only” option or by selecting the “Full Setup RUSH” option when adding instruments to your shopping cart. More details are available under the “Setup Options” tab.

Setup Options

 

Current Turnaround Time: Amount of time it takes before shipment-

Full Setup: 10-14 Business Days

Basic Quality Control: 2-3 Days

BASIC QUALITY CONTROL covers inspecting the instrument for any major defects that would have been missed by the factory and any faults in construction that could potentially damage or limit the functionality of the instrument over time. Any defective instruments are rejected and replaced.  We make sure that each Ukulele meets the basic standard for a brand new instrument and will be ready to play once you receive it. A final cleanup is also included after inspection before packing and shipment.

Full Setup - FREE for all Ukuleles $399 and over / $20.00 for Ukuleles from $300-399 / $30.00 for Ukuleles Under $300


Includes:


-Overall QC evaluation: To find defects in construction as well as to get an overall view of the instrument and note the areas that need extra attention and adjustment during the setup.

-Saddle Adjustment: The height of the saddle is lowered to reduce the distance between the strings and the fretboard, making it easier to play than the factory setup, especially higher up the fretboard.

-Nut Slot Adjustment: The depth, width, and angle of the nut slots are adjusted to create a more comfortable playing experience especially on the lower frets.

-Fret Dressing: After adjusting the nut and saddle heights, high spots in the fretboard or uneven frets will potentially cause fret buzz, dead spots, or other unwanted problems. The frets are filed to create a more consistent level across the fretboard. We then crown the frets to return their rounded curvature back to the top of each fret creating a clear contact point for each string. We then smooth and polish the frets and condition the fingerboard to bring them back to new condition.

-Final Cleanup: We always do a final overall cleanup of the instrument to make sure it is in new condition and ready to play before it is prepared for shipment.

Rush Setup & Delivery - Additional $50.00
The RUSH SETUP AND DELIVERY service is for customers who would still like to receive everything included in the full setup but on a shorter time frame. One of our setup technicians will work overtime outside of normal business hours to complete the setup within 2-3 days of the order being placed and immediately hand it over to the shipping department for packing and shipment. The $50.00 rush charge is in addition to the cost of the full setup. 

Additional services (see individual product listings to add these services to your order)
Re-stringing: We will replace the factory installed stock string set with a new set of your choosing. Select the “replace stock strings” option when adding your desired string set to the shopping cart.

Strap Button Installation: 1-2 buttons are installed to allow the use of a strap. Color options available. 

Pickup installation: for players who would like the option to play or record with amplification.

Friction Tuner Upgrade (friction tuners only): We offer upgrade options for select instruments with friction tuners to be retrofitted with new geared tuners for better precision and comfort when tuning.

Left-handed Setup: Left-handed setups are also available upon request. Occasionally an additional charge may be added for compensated saddles on select models. 

 

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